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Cervical Contrast Treatment – Presentation Outline
Presentation Outline: Cervical Contrast Treatment
Introduction: In this presentation, students will learn a protocol for relieving minor pain and restoring movement of the posterior cervical area. Also covered is a review of the muscles of the posterior cervical anatomy. At the conclusion of the presentation, students will learn about topical analgesics and the appropriate application of Prossage® Heat and Biofreeze® Pain Reliever in the cervical contrast treatment.
Slide Notes and discussion questions
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Contrast Cervical Soft Tissue Treatment-Curriculum was developed for Performance Health by Michael McGillicuddy
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The objectives of this presentation are for students to:
• Learn a protocol for relieving minor pain and restoring movement of the posterior
cervical area.
• Learn posterior cervical anatomy.
• Learn the appropriate application of Prossage Heat and Biofreeze Pain Reliever in the
cervical contrast treatment.
3.
What is in Prossage Heat?
Prossage® Heat is specifically formulated for deep tissue work, myofascial release and trigger point therapy. When you perform deep tissue work on clients, Prossage Heat makes it easier to spread and mobilize the skin and fascia. The product’s proper viscosity and controlled glide enables you to feel fascial restrictions and effectively release them, restoring tissue to its normal resting length, without sliding off the targeted area or causing discomfort.
4.
Prossage Ingredients: Safflower Seed Oil Menthol
Lanolin
Lavender Oil
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You can apply a few drops of Prossage to your hands and then rub hands vigorously.
A small amount of Prossage can be applied to an area of the body and then rubbed briskly. The viscosity of the Prossage allows for better connection with soft tissue.
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What is Biofreeze Pain Reliever?
Biofreeze is a topical analgesic. The definition of a topical analgesic is a product that is applied to the skin surface for the purpose of temporary relief of soreness and pain in soft tissue and joints. By relieving short-term pain, analgesics can free the body to move more easily, promoting faster long-term healing and recovery.
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